The Center on Aging sponsors an annual pilot grant program to promote the development of aging research at the University of Utah. The goal of this program is to encourage new investigator career development, attract established investigators to aging research, and stimulate interdisciplinary research collaborations – ultimately leading to new externally funded research.
This year’s program will offer two award types – the standard Center on Aging Pilot and the Innovations in Aging Research. Step one, the letter of intent, is due on March 02, 2026, and Step two (if selected from Step one, full 3-page proposal) is due on April 20, 2026, for the pilot awards and May 04, 2026, for the innovations award. Proposal details are found in the descriptions below in the links to each Request for Proposals. Please note that the full proposal for each is limited to three pages.
The Center on Aging will devote up to $150,000 to funding its pilot grant program this fiscal year.
Submit Letter of Intent Survey: the deadline is March 02, 2026.
If you have any questions, direct them to Heather Podolan, Academic Program Manager, or Dr. Alayne Markland, Executive Director.
